[Working] How can I access my 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII's key code to program new keys?

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Purplehaze
Member since November 2022 • 60 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII?

Posted on January 28, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 29, 2025

Replies (4)

Javaking
Member • 44 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII.

January 29, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 116 posts

I have a 2011 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII, will this method work for that year?

January 30, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 122 posts

This is gold. I’ve been locked out of my 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII for days.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Purplerain
Member • 81 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1993 Lincoln Mark VIII. This looks promising.

February 01, 2025 Reply

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